EA Sports ‘Soccer and Speed’ tour coming to Fayetteville

Gamers try out EA Sports’ FIFA 13 on the company’s fall ‘Soccer and Speed’ tour

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You might see a bunch of people playing video games in the parking lot of Smoke & Barrel Tavern this Saturday. Actually, you might see people playing video games in a few parking lots around town over the next few days.

EA Sports ‘Soccer and Speed’ tour is coming to Fayetteville for three stops over the weekend to debut FIFA 13 and an upcoming game called Need For Speed Most Wanted.

The tour will stop at Walmart, 3919 N. Mall Ave., from 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Eureka Pizza, 826 N. Leverett St., from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, and at Smoke & Barrel Tavern, 324 W. Dickson St., from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20.

During the tour stops, EA staff will host point-based competitions for both games, with prizes (including free games) for the overall winners.

The events are free to attend, and open to the public.

Need for Speed Most Wanted Trailer